Peacticing on a limited basis was defensive end Aaron Smith, who’s been sidelined since Oct. 24 with a torn triceps.

It’s doubtful that Smith will play against the Packers.

HAIL TO ROONEY

No longer is Dan Rooney involved in the day-to-day operation of the Steelers. After all, he is the United States’ ambassador to Ireland.

But Rooney, 77, has been able to attend several games this season, including last Sunday’s AFC Championship Game win over the New York Jets.

For the past several days, Rooney has showed up a team headquarters on the South Side of Pittsburgh where he still has an office.

Steelers wide receiver Hines Ward says he’s always happy when he gets to see Rooney, who now has the title of chairman emeritus with the Steelers.

“I’ve never been on another team, so I don’t know what’s it’s like to play or another owner,” Ward said. “But I know Mr. Rooney is special. He’s a special owner. It’s rare when you see an owner come down (to the dining area) and eat breakfast, lunch and dinner with the guys on the team. We love him. He’s like a grandfather to me.

“He means the world to us in Pennsylvania. We sleep in Rooney Hall in training camp. The Rooney name will forever be part of Pennsylvania history.”